On Thu 19 Nov 2015 at 11:02:26 -0800, Patrick Bartek wrote:

> What HAL libraries specifically are needed for Flash DRM
> authentication with Hulu?
> 
> I've done a lot of searching and can find nothing that specifically
> names what is required.  Most all articles are Ubuntu specific, and
> recommend the hal-flash stub, which won't work on my Wheezy set up due
> to dependencies like udisks2 and its dependency on systemd.  I don't
> want anything systemd related on this system.
> 
> I did a test with Wheezy 64-bit in Virtual Box, LXDE desktop, and
> just installed HAL -- apt-get install hal -- and Hulu worked.  There
> seemed to be no conflicts with udev.  However, one article I read
> mentioned that the full install of hal isn't needed for the DRM
> process, and only certain libraries are required, but they weren't
> named.  Stupid.  I'd rather install ONLY what is required to avoid
> potential problems.  Any ideas before I start trial and error
> installing?

You are able to watch Hulu on Wheezy. You are on a winner while you use
Wheezy. Let the future take care of itself.

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